Leadership
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From visionaries to cults and the unexpected power of ordinary individuals, we explore the many sides of leadership.
The leadership of the future?: Ai-Da, the humanoid robot
Episode 220317 / 17 Mar 2022
"Be humble and learn from your mistakes", says humanoid robot Ai-Da.
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Leaders and machines
Episode 220315 / 15 Mar 2022
'Lack of care, understanding and empathy are qualities robots will never compensate for', says Owain Smolovic Jones.
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Bringing people together for change: Andrew Pakes
Episode 220310 / 10 Mar 2022
'Good leaders listen and understand their colleagues', says Andrew Pakes.
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How to be a good follower
Episode 220308 / 08 Mar 2022
'When followers criticise you, you have to be willing to accept it as useful criticism', says Keith Grint.
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Representing the interests of a Maori tribe: Linda Te Aho
Episode 220303 / 03 Mar 2022
'To earn respect you have to show commitment and hard work', says Maori leader Linda Te Aho.
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Quiet leaders
Episode 220301 / 01 Mar 2022
Leaders 'don't have to speak just for the sake of it', says Chellie Spiller.
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Being a social enterpreneur: Charmian Love
Episode 220224 / 24 Feb 2022
'Don't lose the ability to be self-critical', says Charmian Love.
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How do I become a leader?
Episode 220222 / 22 Feb 2022
'You don't have to be superhuman to be a leader', says Brigid Carroll.
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Working with the community: Djamila Boothman
Episode 220217 / 17 Feb 2022
"You've got to be willing to listen", says Djamila Boothman.
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Leadership and communication
Episode 220215 / 15 Feb 2022
Obama and Trump. 'Language plays a key role for charismatic leaders', says Doris Schedlitzki.
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Keeping mental health in focus: Steven Hassan
Episode 220210 / 10 Feb 2022
"The most effective leaders are humble and invite criticism ", says Steven Hassan.
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The dark side of leadership
Episode 220208 / 08 Feb 2022
'Most of us are vulnerable to cult leaders', warns expert Dennis Tourish.
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Sharing climate change information with the world: Sophia Kianni
Episode 220203 / 03 Feb 2022
"Work with and listen to your team", says Sophia Kianni.
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Who will save the planet?
Episode 220201 / 01 Feb 2022
Are persistence and a clear message the key to Greta Thunberg's high profile?
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Helping to organise a movement for change: Boni Adeliyi
Episode 220127 / 27 Jan 2022
'Leadership is as much about serving as it is about taking control', says Black Lives Matter-UK organiser Boni Adeliyi
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Leading for a cause
Episode 220125 / 25 Jan 2022
'Marcus Rashford knows that ending child poverty is a cause that is bigger than football', says Michael Ngoasong.
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Helping others gain work skills: Rosie Ginday
Episode 220120 / 20 Jan 2022
"The biggest challenge is recruiting the people that really believe in your vision," says Rose Ginday.
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Do visionaries make good leaders?
Episode 220118 / 18 Jan 2022
Visionaries like Steve Jobs might lose sight of the people who help make their vision happen.
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Helping women get fair pay: Meggie Palmer
Episode 220113 / 13 Jan 2022
"Don't be scared of leadership - step into it!", says Meggie Palmer.
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Are women better leaders than men?
Episode 220111 / 11 Jan 2022
What does it take to be a woman who leads?